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Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia BhdXKLS:2836 +0.50%81 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.66% as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 408% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates XKLS:2836 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of RM19.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks better than 63.08% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.66%.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
XKLS:2836 vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.66% mean?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.66% as of Jul. 17, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. This is 408% above median its historical median of 0.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #72 out of 195 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.66% is 408% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.66% is 6500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #72 out of 195 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd ranks #72 out of 195 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's value of 0.66% is 6500% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Net Debt Paydown Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.01, based on 195 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Debt Paydown Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.66% is 6500% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.66%, which is 408% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM19.38, compared to a current price of RM16.10 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.66%, which is 408% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 6500% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.01. Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.66% as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:2836) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM16.10 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM19.38.
GuruFocus considers Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2836:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.66% (408% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: RM19.38 vs. price of RM16.10 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6500% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#72 of 195)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2836 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd Business Description
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd produces and sells beer, stout, cider, shandy, and nonalcoholic malt beverages in Asia. The company produces its products in Malaysia, and nearly all sales are in Malaysia and Singapore. The company also exports products to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Carlsberg is the company's flagship brand. Other brands include Kronenbourg 1664, Somersby Ciders, Asahi Dry, Royal Stout, Skol, Jolly Shandy, Nutrimalt, Connor's Stout Porter, and Corona Extra. The company has three segments: Malaysia, Singapore, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Malaysia segment, which includes manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages by entities in Malaysia.
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